North Korea's Bitcoin holdings rise to the fifth largest globally, overtaking Bhutan and El Salvador. Arkham data reveals Lazarus Group's Bybit hack conversion boosted North Korea's Bitcoin reserves, spotlighting escalating cybercrime and its global security implications. The post North Korea Surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin Holdings, Fueled by Bybit Hack appeared first on Cryptonews.

Data shows the Bitcoin futures market has seen a massive deleveraging event recently. Here's what this reset could mean for BTC, based on past trends.

Bitcoin's (BTC) price is waiting for long-term holders or institutional demand to absorb the recent sell pressure from short-term holders, according to the latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report. Bitcoin's decline from its all-time high of $109,590 on Jan. 20 has intensified concerns about the role of institutional investors in sustaining market momentum.

San Francisco-based fintech company Ripple Labs has filed a trademark application for “Ripple Custody.” The revelation has led to speculations that the firm wants to launch a crypto wallet or custodial services.

The cryptocurrency market is notoriously volatile. However, long-term investing can help smooth out these short-term fluctuations and give time for an asset's fundamental value to shine through.

Michael Saylor's Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) unveiled a $10.7 billion Bitcoin purchase Monday, lifting its total holdings to nearly 500,000 BTC as the company resumed Bitcoin acquisitions after a two-week hiatus. It's the smallest Bitcoin purchase in Strategy history, both in terms of BTC total and US dollar value.

The price action of Ripple-linked cryptocurrency XRP has continued to confound many crypto spectators, with many questioning why it hasn't gone parabolic despite its increasing use by institutions.

Hard knocks tend to teach lessons that don't get forgotten, in investing as well as in life. But as most investors know, learning from someone else's experiences is a far better way of deriving hard-earned wisdom than going through the difficulty of stumbling over challenges yourself.

Bitcoin ATMs may be on the verge of a worldwide crackdown, as several governments have taken action against these kiosks.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs have been bleeding funds, with $900M in outflows over the past five weeks.

The Bank of Korea says BTC does not meet the IMF's standards for joining foreign exchange reserves, and its volatility will be a problem.

The submission comes three months after Hashdex's fund, which currently focuses on Bitcoin and Ethereum, first received SEC approval.

The introduction of Solana futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has sparked a shift in market sentiment, with analysts predicting potential Solana price recovery for the blockchain's native token. The new futures contracts offer investors a regulated product to hedge their positions or gain exposure to Solana's price movements, providing a more structured and

Solana (SOL) futures traded for the first time on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group's US derivatives exchange on March 17 as the cryptocurrency's mainstream adoption gains momentum. In February, CME tipped plans to list two types of SOL futures contracts: standard contracts representing 500 SOL and retail-friendly “micro” contracts representing 25 SOL each.

A crypto analyst has revealed that the recent pullback in the Bitcoin (BTC) price has triggered a Fischer Transform indicator reminiscent of the 2022 bear market.

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Strong retail sales could boost the USD, pressuring BTC, while weak numbers may fuel Fed rate cut speculation, benefiting Bitcoin. A BOJ rate hike could dampen Asian crypto sentiment, while the BOE's stance may impact European markets.

FalconX and StoneX executed the first-ever block trade of CME Group's Solana futures, showcasing institutional demand. CME's crypto futures market saw a 73% surge in daily trading volume and a 55% rise in open interest in early 2025.

Standard Chartered has revised its year-end price target for Ethereum (ETH) to $4,000 — down from its previous forecast of $10,000 — citing structural weaknesses in the network's economic model.

Pro-crypto lawyer John E. Deaton has accused U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) attorneys of misconduct in their enforcement actions against crypto firms.

Market watchers have taken notice of Bitcoin's recent price swings after a notable surge in transactions from affluent individuals. Market observers think that this might lead to a brief price spike, even while larger economic worries still throw a shadow over the cryptocurrency scene.

A crypto rally to new highs may have to wait until later this year, said Coinbase Institutional's head of research.

Bitcoin (BTC) has undergone its second-largest correction of this bull run, according to analysts at crypto exchange Bitfinex. The correction, from the coin's all-time high of $109,590 set on Jan. 20 to a low of $77,041 during the week of March 9-15, represents a 30% retracement triggered by selling pressure from short-term holders.In its report, Bitfinex defines short-term holders as those who have bought within the last seven to 30 days.

One trader's $521 million Bitcoin short position on Hyperliquid is being targeted by other traders who want to force a liquidation.

Crypto markets are in a holding pattern ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting and other crucial macroeconomic data. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,316.40 +1.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,938.92 +2.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $129.46 +1.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.36 +2.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1747 +3.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001304 -1.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.3% and daily active addresses up by 2.6%.

Hashdex, a Brazil-based asset manager specializing in digital assets, has filed an amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in order to expand its cryptocurrency index ETF with a slew of additional altcoins, including XRP and Cardano (ADA).

As Solana celebrates its fifth anniversary, new data from global payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo reveals extreme levels of volatility in Tether trading on the Solana transport layer this year.

With the FOMC meeting approaching, Ethereum's price faces uncertainty. Will ETH crash below $1,000 or hold strong?

Bitfarms Ltd. has finalized its acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc., marking an expansion of its U.S. operations and energy capabilities. The deal strengthens Bitfarms' position in the PJM market and advances its high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.

Prominent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Peter Schiff once again took to X to criticize the apex cryptocurrency and extol the benefits of gold compared to Bitcoin. What Happened: In a post on Monday, Schiff highlighted that gold prices have surged past $3,000 as foreign central banks continue selling U.S. dollars to accumulate gold.

A closely followed analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins are about to ignite massive rallies and leave paper-handed investors on the sidelines.

The central bank of South Korea is not buying into the (popular) notion of including Bitcoin in its foreign exchange stockpile, citing the cryptocurrency's extreme price volatility and lack of recognition as a reserve asset under international standards.

South Korea rejects Bitcoin reserve plan, citing volatility, as BTC struggles below $90K amid global caution.

After consolidating for a week, Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is poised for massive upside momentum. On March 18, 2025, the overall cryptocurrency market has started witnessing a price surge once again. Amid this, ETH has reached the upper boundary of its consolidation and is on the verge of a breakout.

Bitfinex analysts said Bitcoin buyers with purchases in the last month were the hardest hit during recent crypto market selloffs.

Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 12% since March 2, when it nearly reached $94,000. Interestingly, during the same period, the US dollar weakened against a basket of foreign currencies, which is usually seen as a positive sign for scarce assets like BTC.

Ethereum price is more than 52% down from its December 2024 high at $4,107 and data from TradingView shows ETH (ETH) down 42% since the start of 2025. Despite being one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization and holding the dominant spot as the leader in Web3 and DeFi, many analysts believe that ETH's price prospects remain grim in the short term.

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Ripple is advancing its position in digital asset custody with a trademark filing for “Ripple Custody” at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The application was submitted on Feb. 25 but has yet to be assigned to an examiner.

Recent data has shown what the XRP price would be if it flips Ethereum's market cap. Such a development would also lead to a new all-time high (ATH) for XRP.

Standard Chartered reduces Ethereum's 2025 price forecast to $4K, highlighting long-term structural weaknesses, increased Layer 2 competition, and Ethereum's declining dominance relative to Bitcoin. The post Standard Chartered Lowers Ethereum Price Target to $4K, Cites Long-Term Structural Decline appeared first on Cryptonews.

On Monday, following Sunday's action, the notorious Hyperliquid trader returned with a 40x short bitcoin play carrying a notional value of $524 million at about 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time on March 17.

There are prominent concerns about recovery, with sell-side pressure and weak momentum. Can ETH bounce back?

The newly reintroduced Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide (BITCOIN) Act of 2025 by Senator Cynthia Lummis would allow the United States to potentially hold over 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) in its crypto reserves. The bill directs the government to buy 200,000 BTC annually over five years, to be paid for with existing funds within the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department.

Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan joins CoinDesk with insights into the upcoming FOMC meeting and how economic uncertainty could impact the crypto market. Plus, the overall sentiment in the industry under a friendlier administration and the promising future of Ethereum despite the price drop.

Prominent American entrepreneur Jason Calacanis has predicted that Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor will "break" the Bitcoin game.

Ripple's XRP (XRP), the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, gained national recognition after President Donald Trump mentioned the “valuable cryptocurrency” alongside BTC, ETH, SOL, and ADA as part of a planned US strategic crypto reserve. Trump's executive order on March 6 established a new structure for the altcoins — the Digital Asset Stockpile, managed by the Treasury.

Bitfarms has completed buying Stronghold Digital Mining (SDIG). This makes Bitfarms the biggest Bitcoin miner in the PJM market and gives it a much bigger presence in the US, ” the world crypto capital.